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Vision 

A world-class judiciary utilizing innovation and technology for efficient service delivery.

Mission

To provide sound, timely judgements and efficient court services in an environment where all stakeholders are valued.

2016

Dyer, Glenford v Mechanical Services Company Limited

Employer’s Liability – Claimant injured by grinder’s blade –Defendant’s duty to provide a reasonably safe grinder – Whether res ipsa loquitur applied–Contributory negligence considered – Assessment of damages.

Hyman, Garfield v Hyman, Jacqueline

Maintenance - Application to vary consent order for maintenance of child by mother - Mother and child migrated since the consent order - Maintenance Act sections 8, 9 and 14 - Application by father to vary visitation and access - Children (Guardianship and Custody) Act.

Hussey, Percival v Wright, Paul

Default Judgment - Application to set aside Default Judgment - 2nd Application - R. 13 (1) (2) (3) of CPR 2002, as amended - Definition - Promissory Note - Sec. 83 Bill of Exchange Act - Sec. 35-36, 50 Stamp Duty Act- Enforceability of Instrument - Creation of Hire Purchase Agreement.

Daley-Edwards, Olivine and Edwards, Lloyd v Resident Magistrate for Parish of St. Catherine, Her Honour Mrs. S. Wolfe-Reece, The Attorney General of Jamaica et al

Administrative Law – Judicial Review – Application for leave to apply for Judicial Review – Order of Certiorari to remove to Supreme Court and to quash the Formal Order of the Learned Magistrate – Order of Possession – Eviction from premises – Warrant of Possession - Order of Mandamus to restore Possession – Declaration that Formal Order was obtained by frauds and/ or illegally – Injunction – Damages.

N.F. v C.B.

Application to vary order for joint custody of relevant child – Whether to vary order for maintenance, travel, extra-curricular activities and medical expenses - Whether school fees for L is “reasonable” pursuant to judge’s order - Whether parties can relitigate findings of fact of trial judge without there being an appeal of the orders of the trial judge – Whether there is a change in the individual circumstance of each litigant to warrant a variation of the Judge’s orders – whether businesses operated by Defendant a “sham” – Consequences of failure by Defendant to obey order of Court to d

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